Geist (officially) named 'Today' co-host

10/10/12 9:12 AM EDT

The news Brian Stelter broke last month is now official: Willie Geist, co-host of MSNBC's 'Morning Joe', has been named co-host of NBC's 'Today' show in the 9 a.m. hour. He will continue to co-host Morning Joe, and will continue to contribute to NBC News and NBC Sports programs.

Geist's first run on 'Today' is November 12. No word yet on who takes over on his 5:30 a.m. show, 'Way Too Early.'